Question 3713 Deck General

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Locations on a MODU where flammable hydrocarbon gas or vapors may accumulate due to drilling operations are defined as _______________.

A designated locations
B gaseous locations
C hazardous locations
D classified locations
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) classified locations. Locations on a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) where flammable hydrocarbon gas or vapors may accumulate due to drilling operations are defined as "classified locations" in regulations governing the design and operation of MODUs. These locations are considered hazardous areas where special electrical equipment and procedures are required to mitigate the risk of fire or explosion. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the regulatory terminology used to define these hazardous areas on MODUs. "Designated locations" and "gaseous locations" are not standard terms, while "hazardous locations" is a broader category that includes, but is not limited to, the classified locations specific to MODU operations.

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